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SUMMARY:Spectrum Student Startup Competition
DESCRIPTION:Join us as McMaster’s top student entrepreneurs compete for more than$100\,000 in cash prizes. \nHelp these startups by attending and voting for People’s Choice – $5\,000! \nFree food and drinks to those that register! \n 
URL:https://softwarehamilton.com/calendar/17682/
LOCATION:McMaster University Student Centre\, 1280 Main Street West\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8S 4S4\, Canada
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SUMMARY:DemoCamp24
DESCRIPTION:DemoCamp is an event for the regional technology and startup community to come together and share what they’ve built\, give each other feedback\, and connect with one another. The event involves a keynote talk + Q&A followed by a series of 5 minute live tech demos + 5 minutes of audience Q&A. \nEveryone interested in locally built technology is welcome to attend. Entrepreneurs\, makers\, developer\, students\, non-technical and technical\, funders\, marketers\, salespeople\, lawyers\, accountants – anyone who is interested in regionally built tech and startups! \n  \nKeynote Speaker \n\n  \nTo be announced. \n  \n\n\nPartners \n\n  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nIf you are interested in sponsoring DemoCamps e-mail softwarehamilton@gmail.com.\n\n\n  \nDemos \n\nTo be announced. \n  \nAre you interested in demo-ing?  Fill out the application form to demo at this or a future DemoCamp event!
URL:https://softwarehamilton.com/calendar/democamp24/
LOCATION:The Art Gallery of Hamilton\, 123 King Street West\, Hamilton\, ON\, L8P4S8\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Software Hamilton":MAILTO:democamphamilton@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:GameDevDrinks
DESCRIPTION:Hey GDDers\,\nWe invite all of you within or curious about our game development community to come and join us at the Pheasant Plucker on Wednesday\, March 23rd for a night of good times and good cheer. This month our guest speaker is Andrew Spearin the co-founder of the original Insurgency mod\, and now the Insurgency game’s Creative Director. \nFrom 7:00-10:30 p.m.\, GameDevDrinks is the place for you to hang out and to hear Andrew Spearin speak about the trials and tribulations of Insurgency\, as well as get a hands-on experience with their latest game “Insurgency”. Afterwards you can chat with Andrew Spearin\, share your game concepts and ideas\, tell and trade stories\, show off game demos or just network and hang out because at GDD our goal is to create a casual and creative social environment for anyone – student\, hobbyist\, enthusiast and professional alike – who shares the common interest of game development of any kind. \nWe look forward to seeing you on the 23rd.\nRegards\, \n \nInsurgency is a highly competitive and unforgivingly lethal first-person shooter\, striking a balance between one-life gameplay and prolonged action. The follow-up indie game to the original Half-Life 2 mod\, has reached an audience of over 2.3 million players on Steam and garners a Very Positive 92% recommended rating from over 40\,500 reviews. Insurgency also received the Player’s Choice and Editor’s Choice awards for IndieDB’s 2014 Indie of the Year awards. Recently it was announced that Insurgency: Sandstorm will be released in 2017\, rebuilding the game from the ground up utilizing Unreal Engine 4 and being published by Focus Home Interactive on PS4\, Xbox One\, and PC. \nSome screenshots of our recently announced Insurgency: Sandstorm\n \nand Insurgency on Source: \n \nAbout Andrew Spearin\nAndrew Spearin is the co-founder of the original Insurgency mod\, and now the Insurgency game’s Creative Director. A former Canadian Army infantry soldier and bagpiper with the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders of Canada\, Spearin also has a professional background as a staff photojournalist at the daily newspaper in Saskatoon\, Saskatchewan and UX designer on the digital innovation team of Canada’s largest newspaper company. Andrew is from Hamilton\, Canada. \nAbout New World Interactive:\nNew World Interactive is an independent developer and publisher with deeply grounded roots in game development. Many core team members started as hobbyists creating the games they wanted to play. This foundation shaped itself into a unique development process which has led to the creation of New World’s debut title\, Insurgency. In the wake of Insurgency’s success in reaching nearly 2 million players\, New World plans to continue creating compelling\, disruptive new experiences. More on the official website: http://newworldinteractive.com
URL:https://softwarehamilton.com/calendar/gamedevdrinks-3/
LOCATION:The Pheasant Plucker\, 20 Augusta Street\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8N 1P7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20160323T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20160323T200000
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SUMMARY:McMaster Spectrum: Getting Government Grants for your Startup
DESCRIPTION:Launching a business costs money\, and it can be hard to get your first few dollars. We’re hosting a workshop that will help you get informed about several government-offered grant and loan programs for young entrepreneurs like you. \nI know what you’re thinking: Yes\, this workshop could change your life. \nLearn about programs from Futurepreneur Canada\, the Small Business Enterprise Centre\, the Ontario Centres of Excellence. Bring a notebook and your questions! \nDinner will be provided. \n 
URL:https://softwarehamilton.com/calendar/mcmaster-spectrum-getting-government-grants-for-your-startup/
LOCATION:McMaster University – Room ETB-535\, 1280 Main Street West\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20160323T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20160323T193000
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SUMMARY:SURGE - Surge Pitch it to Win It!
DESCRIPTION:Have you got an idea that you want to scream to the world? Maybe you’re ready to score some serious investors and/or funding and/or partner and/or interest in your business idea.  Perhaps you rocked Pitch Training Camp?  Let’s put that pitch to the test and see if you have mastered it! \nCome out for a fun afternoon;  for a chance to get your idea out in the world; and an opportunity to meet other Entrepreneurs in the same situation. \nPRIZES UP FOR GRABS \nRoom TBD
URL:https://softwarehamilton.com/calendar/surge-surge-pitch-it-to-win-it/
LOCATION:Mohawk College\, 135 Fennel Avenue West\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L9C1E9\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Meet the HIVE mixer
DESCRIPTION:Whether you are a freelancer\, arts enthusiast\, media professional\, architect\, health care professional\, young entrepreneur or just wanting to get to know your community\, this meet and greet will connect you with other like-minded and business-savvy young professionals living\, working and playing in Hamilton. \nJoin us at the elegant Royal Hamilton Yacht Club for an evening of networking over drinks and food with great company! Appetizers provided.  Cash bar available. \nFor more information on Hamilton HIVE member groups\, visit our website. \nSpeaker: Paul Nazareth\, VP of Community Engagement at CanadaHelps\nTopic: Networking\, Career Development & Social Impact \nWhat is the difference you are trying to make in this world? How do you do that as part of your career and life? Our speaker will share tips on career development\, personal branding (online and in person) and networking – but also how you as a young professional can have a social impact as part of your career\, life and how giving back is also part of a fulfilling career in 2016. \n \nAs Vice President of Community Engagement with CanadaHelps\, Paul’s team is a philanthropic bridge between donors and charities across Canada. Paul has been a philanthropic advisor with a bank and spent over a decade working in charities as a fundraiser. He teaches with the postgraduate fundraising program at Georgian College\, is Chair of the Advisory Committee at the Humber College postgraduate fundraising program\, an instructor with the Canadian Association of Gift Planners and speaks across Canada on charitable giving. Paul is also a national speaker on social media\, career development and networking and has been featured in the Globe & Mail and Forbes. Find him online at https://about.me/paulnazareth or follow him on Twitter @UinvitedU \nThis Meet the HIVE mixer is generously sponsored by The Goodman School of Business\, Brock University.\n \nQuestions? Email administrator@hamiltonhive.ca \nShare your experience and participation of the event using #MeetTheHIVE!
URL:https://softwarehamilton.com/calendar/meet-the-hive-mixer/
LOCATION:Royal Hamilton Yacht Club\, 555 Bay Street North\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Marketing Keyword Strategy with Marie Wiese
DESCRIPTION:Keywords are for more than just search engines. Everyone today thinks in terms of keywords and searches online to solve a problem or research a solution. A keyword strategy is crucial to creating content so that you attract the right people to your web presence with the right content at the right time. \nPlease join us for a 2 hour intensive workshop on how to develop a keyword strategy for your business.  Marie Wiese\, experienced digital marketer\, will lead you through a 7 step process for unlocking a powerful keyword strategy for your business and driving qualified leads to your website. A keyword strategy can be your best lead generation tool if implemented correctly\, therefore this workshop is a must for any entrepreneur with a website today! \nThis workshop will include cooperative activities\, Q&A session\, and a take away Keyword Strategy workbook to help you get started right away. \nRegister below! \nAbout the Speaker \nMarie Wiese\, Executive in Residence at Innovation Factory\, President at Marketing CoPilot \nMarie Wiese is a true Marketing CoPilot. As president of the digital marketing consulting practice by the same name\, Marie helps business owners find customers and keep customers using the power of content marketing. Marie is a 25+ year veteran of strategic marketing\, past Chair of technology association\, TechConnex and a workshop facilitator who teaches early stage companies how to turn their websites into their best sales tool. Marie has written several workbooks and delivered 100+workshops ranging from keyword strategy development to content marketing execution. Marie has spoken at industry events for the Canadian Marketing Association and Marketing Sherpa in the United States. She can be found online here or check out the Marketing CoPilot blog.
URL:https://softwarehamilton.com/calendar/marketing-keyword-strategy-with-marie-wiese/
LOCATION:Innovation Factory\, 175 Longwood Road South\, #101a\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Trade Opportunities with Costa Rica
DESCRIPTION:Take advantage of opportunities for growth in new\, stable markets abroad! \nThe Economic Development Divisions of the City of Hamilton and Niagara Region\, in partnership with the Cities of Welland and St. Catharines\, invite you to attend an introductory information session on export and import opportunities presented by Procomer\, the trade promotion office of Costa Rica.  If you manufacture or distribute goods and are interested in the possibility of growing through import and export development\, this session is for you. \nFor more information or to RSVP\, please call 905-980-6000 x3334 \nWhere: FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre\, 250 St Paul St\, St. Catharines\, ON \nWhen:  Wednesday\, March 23rd\, 2016 from 0730 to 1000 \nWho: Growth-oriented businesses in Hamilton & Niagara exploring export and import development\, possibly for the first time. \nThe agenda includes networking\, Continental breakfast\, and presentations by: \n\nMichelle Corriols of PROCOMER\, the trade representatives of the Consulate of Costa Rica\, on Costa Rican trade opportunities.\nBill Macheras of the Ontario Trade Commission\, on specific Costa Rican opportunities for Canadian exporters.\nKevin Jacobi\, Owner of WP Warehousing\, testifying about his experience buying from Costa Rica.\n\nThank you and we look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://softwarehamilton.com/calendar/trade-opportunities-with-costa-rica/
LOCATION:FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre\,\, 250 St Paul St\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20160322T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20160322T190000
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SUMMARY:Get Organized! Learn to Work Smarter\, Not Harder with Andrea Galante
DESCRIPTION:Get organized & stay productive! \nRunning a small business often means you’re multitasking and having to balance the ‘need to do’ list with the ‘want to do list’.   How can you stay productive and drive your revenue when your ‘to do’ list is so long?  Are you making the most effective use of your time? \nJoin Andrea Galante for informal\, interactive workshop to learn so easy to implement strategies that will keep you organized and limit the time you spend on mundane activities so you can focus on your passion and grow your business.   In this session you will learn tips on how to make better decisions\, to prioritize\, how to manage client expectations and some strategies for keeping track of your business bookkeeping.
URL:https://softwarehamilton.com/calendar/get-organized-learn-to-work-smarter-not-harder-with-andrea-galante/
LOCATION:CoMotion on King\, 115 King Street East\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8N1A9\, Canada
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SUMMARY:March Lunch 'n Learn - Common challenges at every stage of your business
DESCRIPTION:  \nPlease join iF on Tuesday\, March 22\, 2016 for a Lunch ‘n Learn on “Common challenges at every stage of your business” presented by John Holland of Plutus Consulting Group! \nThis unique learning and networking opportunity will include a complimentary lunch! \nThe idea that businesses go through different stages is not new. However\, what is different is that there has been research done into the typical characteristics and obstacles at each stage;what holds companies back\, and how to overcome these hurdles. It is also interesting that this not connected to chronology- some business grow in a hurry\, and some develop slowly. But what is relevant is that at any particular stage of development they face the same type of obstacles and challenges\, and there is a road map that can guide management through these stages. \nJoin us for an insightful discussion with John Holland\, founder of Plutus Consulting Group\, a management consultancy that works with SME’s to overcome obstacles and challenges to higher performance and financial success. John is also an Executive-in-Residence at Innovation Factory. \nDuring this interactive Lunch ‘n Learn\, John will discuss: \n1. The different stages of business development\,\n2. The challenges faced at each stage\, and the areas of particular focus needed by Management\n3. The need for different skills and abilities in management and staff that are required at each stage. \nThis is a completely different way of deciding which management tools and strategies to use to overcome challenges in the business life cycle. \nAgenda\n11:30am-noon – Lunch & Networking\nNoon-1pm –  Factory 5 and Keynote Presentation (John Holland)\n1pm – 2pm – Dessert & Networking (at iF’s Innovation Destination) \nParking Information \nParking is available for a cost of $0.75/ hour at McMaster Innovation Park Special Events and Conference Parking.Our Lunch ‘n Learn events are a great way to get out and network while enjoying a free lunch\, and learning something new! Please forward this to all of the innovators you know. \nAbout John Holland \nJohn is co-founder of Plutus Consulting Group\, a management consultancy that works with business owners to solve barriers to higher performance\, and increased business value. Prior to establishing Plutus Consulting Group (www.plutuscg.com)\, John spent over 25 years as a senior executive and CEO in the multinational Food and CPG industries. He successfully launched many recognized new products on three continents\, achieving their branding and sales goals. He now guides businesses in monetization of product innovation\, business strategy\, change management\, organizational effectiveness\, brand/product positioning\, and retail customer development. He can be found online at:https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhollandbusinesssolutions.
URL:https://softwarehamilton.com/calendar/march-lunch-n-learn-common-challenges-at-every-stage-of-your-business/
LOCATION:McMaster Innovation Park\, 175 Longwood Road South\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 0A1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:jQuery for Beginners: Add Interactivity and Effects to Your Website
DESCRIPTION:Ladies Learning Code (@learningcode) is a Canada wide not-for-profit organization providing women\, men and youth the opportunity to learn beginner-friendly technical skills in a social and collaborative way.  \nWhy jQuery?\n\nYou’ve started to learn how to make web pages with HTML and CSS and now you’re ready for the next step. In this workshop\, you’ll learn how to take a static web page and give it that little extra sumthin’ sumthin’. \nJavaScript or jQuery\, what’s the difference?\n\nJavaScript is a wildly popular programming language that is used on almost every website. Photo slideshows\, Twitter timeline updates and Google auto-complete search terms are just a few examples of JavaScript! jQuery is a library that makes writing JavaScript a breeze.  Not sure what a JavaScript library is? No worries\, you’ll get plenty of information about what it is\, how to write your own jQuery code and use plugins like this snazzy photo slider: http://flexslider.woothemes.com/thumbnail-slider.html. \nWhat will you learn?\n\njQuery is JavaScript so we’ll start with fundamental JavaScript concepts such as variables and functions.  Also\, learn how to use the handy tools like the console\, right in your browser. Then we’ll jump into jQuery and learn how to manipulate various elements of a web page and add fancy effects based on different user actions like click and hover. You can even change the CSS and update how your web page looks based on these interactions. We’ll also dive into how to use the Flexslider photo gallery plugin to make your web page even more dynamic. \nBy the end of the day\, your web page will no longer just sit there and look pretty\, it’ll also be full of fun interactions!
URL:https://softwarehamilton.com/calendar/jquery-for-beginners-add-interactivity-and-effects-to-your-website/
LOCATION:CoMotion on King\, 115 King Street East\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8N1A9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20160316T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20160316T210000
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SUMMARY:WordPress Hamilton Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our next meetup! Come and meet other WordPress users\, developers\, bloggers and more in and around Hamilton! \nPresentation \nThis month Robert Vidal will be going over ways to help secure your WordPress site!  Whether your a blogger or a developer we’ll discuss things to do to keep your site from being hacked or otherwise exploited. \nAgenda: \n6:30pm – doors open\, networking \n7pm-7:30pm – news\, presentation \n7:30pm-8pm – networking\, discussing WordPress\, Q&A \n8:pm-? – Post-hangout beverage(s) – TBA \nGrab a coffee\, tea or soft drink before heading up at one of the nearby cafés.
URL:https://softwarehamilton.com/calendar/wordpress-hamilton-meetup/
LOCATION:CoMotion on King\, 115 King Street East\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8N1A9\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Adam and Brian":MAILTO:brian@brianhogg.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20160312T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20160312T170000
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SUMMARY:McMaster Programming Challenge
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URL:https://softwarehamilton.com/calendar/mcmaster-programming-challenge/
LOCATION:McMaster University\, 1280 Main Street West\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8S 4L8\, Canada
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20160311T130000
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SUMMARY:Social Networking for Success - LinkedIn for Early Stage Companies
DESCRIPTION:Leveraging the right approach to social networking is like having a customized blueprint for business success. In this session we will look at how to fully leverage the power of LinkedIn Social Platform – the “Facebook” for Professionals – to grow your professional network.  \nSession Benefits \nThis workshop will demonstrate how to leverage LinkedIn to  \n\nBe seen as an “Industry Thought Leader “\nGrow your business network\nCreate an effective public portfolio\nGet professional  recommendations\nGenerate an limitless supply of business contacts and referrals\n\nSession Outline \nThis fast pace session will be delivered by Rick McCutcheon one of North America’s Leading Thought Leaders on Strategic Sales and Marketing Technology. This session will include: \n\nAn Overview of LinkedIn as a sales tool including \n\nPersonal Profiles\nCorporate Pages\nAdvanced Search\nGroups\nDiscussions\nTracking Views\nPosting\nRecommendations\nAdd on Applications\nJob Postings\n\n\nWorking with LinkedIn to\n\nCreate an effective user profile \nEditing your settings\nSearching for people \nAdding them to your network\nCategorizing contacts\nEffective networking\nBuilding your strategies for working with Groups \n\n\nWorking a repeatable sales process in LinkedIn\n90 Days to LinkedIn Success\n\nProgram Facilitator \nRick has been involved with the technology Industry since 1991 as a Company Founder\, Senior Executive\, Reseller\, Board Member\, Educator\, Consultant and Professional Speaker. He holds the Certified Sales Professional Designation and is the creator of the Full Contact Selling (FCS) Methodology. He currently leads a CRM and Sales Process Coaching Practice for early stage technology companies. \nAttendance at this workshop is valued at $500.00 per person. As an Innovation Factory client\, we are happy to provide you this workshop at no cost. 
URL:https://softwarehamilton.com/calendar/social-networking-for-success-linkedin-for-early-stage-companies/
LOCATION:Innovation Factory\, 175 Longwood Road South\, #101a\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20160310T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20160310T200000
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SUMMARY:SURGE - Pitch Training Camp
DESCRIPTION:So you have an idea but aren’t sure how to explain it. Or\, you have a business model ready to pitch for support from different audiences\, but you’re not sure what to say or what not to say. Say no more…. SURGE experts will train you on how to “pitch it\, not ditch it.” If you don’t learn how to get the important stuff out\, no will want what you’re selling. \nDave Carter\, Executive Director from the Innovation Factory will be on hand to help facilitate the meeting. \nThis is a free event and all are welcome to attend!  Room TBD.
URL:https://softwarehamilton.com/calendar/surge-pitch-training-camp/
LOCATION:Mohawk College\, 135 Fennel Avenue West\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L9C1E9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20160309T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20160309T210000
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CREATED:20160225T185828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160225T185858Z
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SUMMARY:ELEV8
DESCRIPTION:Join Innovation Factory on March 9\, 2016 for our first ever ELEV8 Pitch Night! \nELEV8 is a new event by iF that will see companies who have a product in-market (or close to launch) present their company in an investment-style pitch presentation. It’s designed to help connect our partners\, volunteer mentors and the broader Hamilton community with some of our up-and-coming startups. \nELEV8 Pitch Night is open to the public and attendees will have the opportunity to observe six 5-minute presentations from local innovators\, and network while enjoying delicious appetizers!\n \nYou may remember our Innovation Nights – well\, we’re taking that concept and elevating (elev8ing?) it by having thriving startup clients pitch investment-style for the chance to take home a $250 or $750 prize! \nThe ELEV8 Pitch Night will be held in the Atrium@MIP from 6-9pm. \nThe schedule of events is as follows:\n6pm – Food & networking\n7pm – ELEV8 pitches!\n8pm – Post pitch networking \nInterested in pitching at ELEV8 Pitch Night? All startups pitching March 9 are clients who are working with Innovation Factory and being coached by our mentors. To become a client\, you can fill out an intake form\, come in for an intake meeting and get the ball rolling! As a client of iF\, you’ll have the opportunity to take part in programs and events like ELEV8 – who knows\, maybe you’ll be pitching at our next one!
URL:https://softwarehamilton.com/calendar/17574/
LOCATION:McMaster Innovation Park\, 175 Longwood Road South\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 0A1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20160309T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20160309T130000
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CREATED:20160109T083325Z
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SUMMARY:SURGE - Business Triad at Fennell - ACCOUNTANCY
DESCRIPTION:Business Triad at Fennell: Accountancy\, Law and Insurance. \nThese three workshops will review the basics related to setting up your own business and/or working for a small business in the Skilled Trades field. Learn how to make and keep your profits as well as how to protect it and finally insure your valuables!\n\nWORKSHOP #3: ACCOUNTANCY \nWHAT TO DO WITH YOUR MONEY\n\nYou will walk away from this workshop knowing how to confidently handle and track your expenses and profits. You will also gain a better understanding of how to optimize resources at your disposal. \nJon Veldstra\, CPA\, CA from KPMG will our the special guest for this event \nREGISTER NOW FOR THIS FREE EVENT\nLunch will be provided
URL:https://softwarehamilton.com/calendar/surge-business-triad-at-fennell-accountancy/
LOCATION:Room i219 at Mohawk College\, 135 Fennel Avenue West\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L9C 1E9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20160309T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20160309T150000
DTSTAMP:20261002T082532
CREATED:20160225T190612Z
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SUMMARY:Success in the City
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URL:https://softwarehamilton.com/calendar/success-in-the-city/
LOCATION:Liuna Station\, 360 James St N\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8L1H5\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20160308T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20160308T210000
DTSTAMP:20261002T082532
CREATED:20160225T194548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160225T194548Z
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SUMMARY:Outstanding Business Achievement Awards
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to announce the nominees for this year’s Outstanding Business Achievement Awards! \nLIST OF FINAL NOMINEES by CATEGORY \nSmall/Mid-Size/Large Business of the Year: These awards will be presented to a profit-centred private business organization whose achievements made an outstanding contribution to Hamilton\nin 2015. \nSmall (1-10 employees)\nDr. Disc\nMoonray Studios\nOrbital \nMid-Size (10-50 employees)\nHistoria Restoration\nNet Access\nStaybridge Suites \nLarge (50+ employees)\nFirstOntario Credit Union\nMcKeil Marine\nSteeped Tea \nYoung Entrepreneur of the Year: This award will be presented to a young entrepreneur(s) age 35 and under who owns and operates his/her business in Hamilton. \n180 Drums\nPipeline Studios\nR. Devine Skin Care \nNot-For-Profit: This award will be presented to a not-for-profit organization that operates in Hamilton. The organization must have been in business for a minimum of three years. \nCancer Assistance Program\nHamilton Children’s Choir \nCONFIRMED AWARDS \nThe 2015 Outstanding Business Achievement Awards will also honour local businesses with the Accessibility Award and Century Award. \nAccessibility Award\nThis award will be presented to the YMCA of Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford for creating an accessible work environment\, valuing the contribution of persons with disabilities\, and promoting the development of an inclusive workplace culture for all. \nCentury Award – two recipients\nThis award will be presented to Hillfield Strathallan College and G.S. Dunn for their community contributions spanning more than 100 years. \n“Each year\, the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to celebrate the best in business in this community\, and these nominees are certainly well-deserving of that distinction\,” said Hamilton Chamber president and CEO\, Keanin Loomis. “It’s important to recognize their significant contributions to the vibrancy and prosperity of Hamilton and\, in the process\, inspire others to excellence.” \nThe Chamber would like to thank sponsors that support this initiative: Bell Canada\, BMO Bank of Montreal\, City of Hamilton Economic Development\, Cogeco Connexion\, Dan Lawrie Insurance Brokers Ltd.\, FOCUS Management\, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG)\, and Taylor Leibow. \nWe also acknowledge the individuals who took the time to formally nominate candidate organizations. \n–30– \nMedia Contact\nJulia Jarusauskas\, Communications and Event Coordinator\nHamilton Chamber of Commerce\nj.jarusauskas@hamiltonchamber.ca | 905-522-1151 x 227
URL:https://softwarehamilton.com/calendar/outstanding-business-achievement-awards/
LOCATION:Carmen’s Banquet Centre\, 1520 Stone Church Road East\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20160305T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20160305T170000
DTSTAMP:20261002T082532
CREATED:20160225T192429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160225T192429Z
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SUMMARY:Dragon's Den Auditions
DESCRIPTION:When: Sat\, March 5\, 10am – 5pm \nWhere: Mohawk College\, 135 Fennell Ave. W (Room i109)  \nAuditions are now open! \nIt’s time for entrepreneurs across the country to polish up their pitches to be part of Dragons’ Den! This February our producers are hitting the road on a 35-city audition tour to find Canada’s best small businesses in need of a Dragon investment. \nThe audition tour welcomes participants of all ages\, with businesses at any stage of development. Aspiring entrepreneurs should prepare to pitch their concept to the Dragons’ Den producers in five minutes or less. If they show the producers they have what it takes to pitch in the Den\, they could be invited to Toronto to face the Dragons. Prospective pitchers are encouraged to apply online and bring a completed application form to the audition. \nTo get your business on Dragons’ Den\, you must fill out the online application. If you plan on auditioning in person as well\, please submit your online application first. Auditioning in person is very helpful\, but not necessary to get on the show. \nApply now for your opportunity to pitch your business to the Dragons!\nhttp://castingapp.tv/dragonsden/
URL:https://softwarehamilton.com/calendar/dragons-den-auditions/
LOCATION:Mohawk College – Room i109\, 135 Fennel Avenue West\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20160303T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20160303T103000
DTSTAMP:20261002T082532
CREATED:20160225T191320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160225T192616Z
UID:17579-1456993800-1457001000@softwarehamilton.com
SUMMARY:Colombian Business Opportunities Overview
DESCRIPTION:The Colombian Government Trade Commission PROCOLOMBIA\, along with the City of Hamilton and Niagara Region\, are pleased to invite you to attend the upcoming breakfast seminar “Colombian Business Opportunities Overview” – Join us to discover why \nColombia represents a growing opportunity for your business. \nAgenda: \n8:30 a.m.: Continental Breakfast\n9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.: Colombian Business Opportunities Overview\n10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.: Q&A and networking \nFor more information or to RSVP\, please contact Elizabeth Konca – elizabeth.konca@hamilton.ca
URL:https://softwarehamilton.com/calendar/17579/
LOCATION:Grand Olympia\, 660 Barton Street\, Stoney Creek\, Ontario\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20160302T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20160302T193000
DTSTAMP:20261002T082532
CREATED:20160225T184033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160225T192741Z
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SUMMARY:Hamilton Code Club Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Interested in teaching Hamilton-area kids how to code? This is your opportunity to get involved in a new program aimed at introducing simple computer programming to middle school students. \nBuilding upon our pilot project’s success our goal\, over the next three years\, is to reach every middle school in Hamilton. We can’t do this alone – we need your help! \nLight appetizers will be served.
URL:https://softwarehamilton.com/calendar/hamilton-code-club-orientation/
LOCATION:Innovation Factory\, 175 Longwood Road South\, #101a\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20160302T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20160302T140000
DTSTAMP:20261002T082532
CREATED:20160225T183644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160225T184247Z
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SUMMARY:iLunch Hamilton: Specialized Financing Models for the Digital Media Industry
DESCRIPTION:  \niLunch is a monthly lunch-and-learn series that provides skills development and networking to interactive digital media producers and those in other sectors wishing to learn more or collaborate with IDM creators. \nEach session includes lunch\, a panel discussion\, Q&A and networking time. Please note that the doors open for this iLunch at 12:00pm.\n \niLunch Hamilton Session Details \nWondering how to access specialized financing for IDM? Find out how IDM production companies are combining funding options from the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)\, Export Development Canada (EDC) and the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC). \nTo bring this fascinating ecosystem to life\, Shane Lee of BDC\, Shannon McLuhan of EDC and Tanya Lahiri of RBC will be sharing case studies for both early stage companies and more mature ones. Moderated by Mark Edwards of Edwards PC\, Creative Law\, this is a must-attend event for any IDM producer looking to grow their business; whether you’re still looking forward to revenue or already established with business deals inside and outside of Canada! \nModerator\nMark Edwards of Edwards PC\, Creative Law\n \nPanelists\n\nTanya Lahiri – Senior Relationship Manager\, Media & Entertainment\, Royal Bank of Canada\nShannon McLuhan – Senior Account Manager\, Small Business Solutions\, Export Development Canada\nShane Lee – Account Manager\, Acquisition\, Business Development Bank of Canada\n\nSchedule\n \n12:00-12:30pm: Arrivals + Lunch \n12:30-1:30pm: Panelist discussion \n1:30-2:00pm: Q & A
URL:https://softwarehamilton.com/calendar/ilunch-hamilton-specialized-financing-models-for-the-digital-media-industry/
LOCATION:Innovation Factory\, 175 Longwood Road South\, #101a\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160229
DTSTAMP:20261002T082532
CREATED:20160109T072002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160109T072053Z
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SUMMARY:Hacking Health Hamilton Hackathon
DESCRIPTION:Hacking Health is designed to improve healthcare by inviting technology creators and healthcare professionals to collaborate on realistic\, human-centric solutions to front-line problems. \nOur hackathons are fun\, intense\, hands-on events where small teams tackle tough problems in a supportive community of peers and mentors. \nThank you for your participation\, and we are excited to see you all out there! \nFor more information\, our website is http://hackinghealth.ca/city/hamilton-canada and our Meetup group for our Café series is http://www.meetup.com/Hacking-Health-Hamilton. \nEvent Schedule \nDay 1 – Friday \n5:00pm: Registration & Pitch Clinic \n6:00pm: Networking Reception\, catering by Cocoa Food Inc \n7:00pm: Program Begins \n7:30pm: Pitches \n8:30pm: Team Formation\, Networking \n10:30pm: Venue Close \nDay 2 – Saturday \n8:00am-9:00am: Breakfast \n9:00am: Team Building Activity \n9:30am: HACK! \n12:00pm-2pm: Lunch \n1:00pm: HACK! \n5:00pm-7:00pm: Dinner \n6:00pm: HACK! \n10:30pm: Venue Close \nDay 3 – Sunday \n8:00am-10:00am: Breakfast \n9:00am: HACK! \n12:00pm-2:00pm: Lunch \n2:00pm: Demos Program Begins \n3:30pm: Judges Deliberate \n4:00pm: Winners Announced!
URL:https://softwarehamilton.com/calendar/hacking-health-hamilton-hackathon/
LOCATION:McMaster Innovation Park\, 175 Longwood Road South\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 0A1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20160225T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20160225T210000
DTSTAMP:20261002T082532
CREATED:20160205T183617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160205T183857Z
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SUMMARY:#HammerBorn Launch Party
DESCRIPTION:  \nTo celebrate their launch\, BuckitLife is throwing an EPIC Launch Party (#HammerBorn) featuring $3.00 JÄGERBOMBS\, a PARTY BUCKET LIST CHALLENGE and AWESOME GIVEAWAYS including: \n– KEG Giveaway\n– ADVENTURE Giveaway (buckitlife.ca)\n– CONCERT/EVENT TICKETS Giveaway (Bruha.com) \n*Register for this event while tickets are FREE! \n  \n\nBuckitLife\nOrganizer of #HammerBorn Launch Party \n\n\nBuckitLife is a #HammerBorn online platform that provides an easier\, faster\, and more fun way to discover new adventures\, cross these adventures off your bucket list\, and live their life to the fullest! \nBRÜHA is a #HammerBorn online community that connects you with live events\, venues\, promoters and artists; explore your city with Bruha.
URL:https://softwarehamilton.com/calendar/hammerborn-buckitlife-launch-party/
LOCATION:The Honest Lawyer\, 110 King Street West\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20160225T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20160225T203000
DTSTAMP:20261002T082532
CREATED:20160225T184629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160225T214149Z
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SUMMARY:CODE - debugging the gender gap
DESCRIPTION:By 2020\, there will be 1\,000\,000 unfilled software engineering jobs in the US. But girls and people of color are been kept away from these opportunities. Come to see what is the problem and what people are doing to challenge the tech industry. Come to watch CODE – DEBUGGING THE GENDER GAP with us on Feb 25th – 6:30PM @ Co-Motion – 3rd Floor\, 115 King St East – (sorry\, folks\, no elevator available) – Post-screening chat. \nTickets: by donations \nPresented by The Hamilton Dialogues \nSponsored by YWCA and THE OTHER BIRD \nSupported by Co-Motion and Ladies Learning Code
URL:https://softwarehamilton.com/calendar/code-debugging-the-gender-gap/
LOCATION:CoMotion on King\, 115 King Street East\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8N1A9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20160224T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20160224T210000
DTSTAMP:20261002T082532
CREATED:20160129T170611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160129T170611Z
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SUMMARY:Freelancer meetup
DESCRIPTION:Come out for another great Freelancer meetup! \nSCHEDULE \n6:30pm-7:00pm – Registration and mingling\n7:00pm-7:30pm – Quick introduction to everyone\, brainstorming topics you want to know for 2016\n7:30pm-8:30pm – More getting to know others! \nPARKING \nThere is plenty of parking in the IMPARK parking lot next to the venue. Entrance to the parking lot is accessible off James Street S. as well as off Augusta Street beside The Pheasant Plucker (20 Augusta). It is $4 for the evening. \nABOUT FREELANCER MEETUP \nFreelancer Meetups are monthly events run by the Hamilton Freelancers Association. They are free\, and open to all professionals\, entrepreneurs\, and freelancers in the Hamilton area\, whether you’re just starting a freelancing consulting business\, or you’re running a consulting business full time. \nWe bring in some of the best and brightest to give talks on ways to help you build and grow your entrepreneurial venture\, along with networking. \nThe Hamilton Freelancers Association is free to join to become a member and is open to freelancers of all skills and specialties\, including designers\, developers\, marketers\, videographers\, photographers\, writers\, and everyone in between.
URL:https://softwarehamilton.com/calendar/freelancer-meetup/
LOCATION:The Pheasant Plucker\, 20 Augusta Street\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8N 1P7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20160224T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20160224T130000
DTSTAMP:20261002T082532
CREATED:20160109T082725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160109T082831Z
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SUMMARY:SURGE - Business Triad at Fennell: Insurance
DESCRIPTION:Business Triad at Fennell: Accountancy\,Law and Insurance.\n \nThese three workshops will review the basics related to setting up your own business and/or working for a small business in the Skilled Trades field. Learn how to make and keep your profits as well as how to protect it and finally insure your valuables! \nWORKSHOP #2: INSURANCE \nWHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT INSURING YOUR BUSINESS \nInsurance is a must when setting up shop. Learn the basics about what you need to know in order to protect your valuables and yourself! \nGeorge and Jordan McCarter from Pearson Dunn Insurance will be our special guests for this event \nREGISTER NOW FOR THIS FREE EVENT \nLunch will be provided     \n                                                                      
URL:https://softwarehamilton.com/calendar/surge-business-triad-at-fennell-insurance/
LOCATION:Room i219 at Mohawk College\, 135 Fennel Avenue West\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L9C 1E9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20160223T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20160223T130000
DTSTAMP:20261002T082532
CREATED:20160205T015028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160205T015028Z
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SUMMARY:Innovation Factory: Lunch ‘n Learn on “Content Marketing Demystified: Understanding the Value for your Business”
DESCRIPTION:Please join iF on Tuesday\, February 23\, 2016 for a Lunch ‘n Learn on “Content Marketing Demystified: Understanding the Value for your Business” presented by Marie Wiese of marketing CoPilot! \nThis unique learning and networking opportunity will include a complimentary lunch!\n \nThe idea of using content to find customers and keep customers is nothing new. Content Marketing in its purest form has been around since the invention of the newspaper and trade publications. What has changed is buyer behavior and its application in the sales process. \nJoin us for a robust discussion with Marie Wiese\, founder of Marketing CoPilot\, a content marketing agency that creates and manages digital content for organizations that want to find and keep customers. Marie is also an Executive-in-Residence at the Innovation Factory. During this interactive Lunch ‘n Learn\, Marie will discuss: \n1. The reasons every business regardless of what they sell\, should be using content to support the buyer journey. \n2. The difference between copy writing and true brand journalism. \n3. The three things you should look for in a results-producing content marketing program. \nBe sure to register now\, as you’ll be walking away from this session with a newfound understanding of the value for your business thanks to the revolution that is Content Marketing. \n\n\n\nAgenda \n11:30am-noon – Lunch & Networking \nNoon-1pm –  Factory 5 and Keynote Presentation (Marie Wiese)\n \n1pm – 2pm – Dessert & Networking (at iF’s Innovation Destination) \n\nParking Information \nParking is available for a cost of $0.75/ hour at McMaster Innovation Park Special Events and Conference Parking. \n  \nOur Lunch ‘n Learn events are a great way to get out and network while enjoying a free lunch\, and learning something new! Please forward this to all of the innovators you know. \n  \nAbout Marie Wiese\n \nMarie Wiese is founder of Marketing CoPilot\, a leading content marketing agency that creates and manages digital content for organizations that want to find and keep customers. Marie is Past Chair of technology association\, TechConnex and currently\, an Executive-in-Residence at the Innovation Factory in Hamilton\, Ontario where she coaches early stage companies on how to apply digital marketing and content to their business. Marie is author of The Essential Guide to Better Content Marketing\, and other marketing workbooks. She is an entrepreneur\, keynote speaker\, mom and writer. Marie has spoken at industry events for the Canadian Marketing Association and Marketing Sherpa in the United States. She can be found online at https://ca.linkedin.com/in/marketingcopilot. \n\nAbout Innovation Factory \nInnovation Factory (innovationfactory.ca) is a not-for-profit Regional Innovation Centre\, located in Hamilton\, ON committed to connecting and enabling active collaboration between the city’s communities of science\, business\, government\, academia and finance to accelerate the innovation process and amplify economic and social impact of key new ideas and discoveries. Funded by the Ontario Network of Entrepreneurs (ONE)\, we are focused on strengthening the next generation of wealth and jobs generators. \nYour entry to this event constitutes implied consent to be photographed and to have those photos published.
URL:https://softwarehamilton.com/calendar/innovation-factory-lunch-n-learn-on-content-marketing-demystified-understanding-the-value-for-your-business/
LOCATION:McMaster Innovation Park\, 175 Longwood Road South\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 0A1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20160220T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20160220T160000
DTSTAMP:20261002T082532
CREATED:20160129T170212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160129T170212Z
UID:17286-1455962400-1455984000@softwarehamilton.com
SUMMARY:Ladies Learning Code: HTML & CSS for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:What is Ladies Learning Code? \nWe’re a Canada wide not-for-profit organization providing women\, *men and youth the opportunity to learn beginner-friendly technical skills in a social and collaborative way. We’re all about showing people that learning to code can be fun! \n*Men are welcome to attend (and they do!)\, but we encourage you to bring an additional female learner where possible \n  \nWhy HTML & CSS? \nIf you are looking to get your feet wet when it comes to programming\, then this is the workshop for you. HTML and CSS are the backbone of all websites\, and knowledge of them is a necessity if you are interested in things like web development\, creating marketing emails\, or even blogging! The web without HTML and CSS would be would be a world without colourful\, pretty websites\, not to mention the web applications we all use daily. It’s easy to learn\, and was designed so that everyone – even non-programmers – can do it. No fancy programs are needed\, just Notepad and a web browser!\nThe Ladies Learning Code Introduction to HTML & CSS workshop is designed to be a hands- on experience.\nDuring the session\, you’ll build something like this and learn the following:\n– Basic techniques and concepts that are translatable to other programming languages\n– The building blocks of how HTML and CSS work together to create richer online experiences\n– How to create a rich website with images\, video\, and a CSS-defined layout\n– What resources are available if you’d like to continue learning at home (and we think you will) \n  \nIs this workshop for you? \nThis workshop has been designed for absolute beginners. If you know absolutely nothing about coding or computer programming\, you’ve come to the right place! Our only expectation is that you know how to open up a web browser and do something online like checking your email. (But if you’re reading this\, we’re pretty sure you know how to do that.) \n 
URL:https://softwarehamilton.com/calendar/ladies-learning-code-html-css-for-beginners/
LOCATION:CoMotion on King\, 115 King Street East\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8N1A9\, Canada
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